2022 House Bill 5962

Extend statute of limitations on criminal sexual conduct suits

Introduced in the House

March 23, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Julie Brixie (D-69)

To extend the statute of limitations on filing a civil lawsuit related to criminal sexual conduct offenses to 10 years after the time the claim ”accrues,” or when the individual reaches the age of 48, or seven years after the date the individual discovers the actionable injury and its relationship to the criminal sexual conduct. Also, to permit a lawsuit at any time if a criminal conviction is obtained for the criminal sexual conduct.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary